Missouri’s GOP governor and his likely November Democratic opponent clashed over the issue of Medicaid expansion, during separate press conferences Tuesday in Jefferson City. Medicaid is a federal and state program that assists with medical costs for residents who have limited incomes. Missouri’s current Medicaid budget is about $10 billion, accounting for about one-third of […]
Candidate filing begins today subject to the August primary election. As of 8 o’clock Tuesday morning, February 25, six candidates had gathered at the Grundy County Courthouse with five of them incumbents. Among those seeking re-election, on the Republican ticket, are Don Sager as First District Commissioner, Joe Brinser as Second District Commissioner, Barb Harris […]
Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard reminds residents that filing for the August Primary Election will begin next Tuesday, February 25th and run through March 31st. Grundy County offices required to file this year for new terms in 2021 are First and Second District commissioners as well as the assessor, collector-treasurer, coroner, public administrator, and sheriff. […]
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were taken into custody following a law enforcement pursuit on Sunday that started in Livingston County and ended in Plattsburg. Both suspects were taken to the Clinton County Detention Center to await the filing of formal charges. Livingston County Sheriff’s office reported the State Highway Patrol had made […]
The University of Missouri Extension will provide assistance for low-income households filing income tax returns for the 2019 tax year. An informational letter is to be mailed next week to those who have received tax help through Volunteers In Tax Assistance in the past two years. Interested parties may contact the Grundy County Extension Office […]
The Trenton Police Department reports 323 nuisance incidents were filed in 2019, which is 65 more than the 258 filed in 2018. A Nuisance Summary shows the greatest number of violations in 2019 involved grass and weeds with 142 incidents. The next highest number of violations involved trash and debris with 117. There were 38 […]
Just three candidates have filed for seats on the Princeton R-5 Board of Education. Since the number of candidates equals the number of positions to be filled, the Princeton school district will not have a board member election on April 7th. Filing for the board were two incumbents, Rick Ellsworth and Karla Meinke. Seeking a […]
The Cameron Police Department reports it is filing charges on two suspects following information it received from local businesses regarding counterfeit money being passed. The counterfeit bills are described as having words in the top right corner that say “For Motion Picture Use Only.” Local detectives have talked to other law enforcement agencies in the […]
Filing for the August Primary Election will be held on February 25th through March 31st. Seven Grundy County offices are required to file this year for new terms in 2021: First and Second District commissioners, assessor, collector/treasurer, coroner, public administrator, and sheriff. Candidates will need to fill out a Form 5120, have it notarized, and […]
Two candidates filed for the two positions up for election for the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees April 7th. Board Secretary Vicki Weaver reports NCMC will qualify for a non-election. Candidates filing were incumbents Doctor John L. Holcomb and Doctor NiCole McHargue Neal. Tuesday, January 21st was the last day for candidates to […]
There is a race for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education April 7th election. Incumbent Doug Franklin filed Tuesday morning and is the fourth candidate overall to file for three positions up for election. Previous filings were incumbents Corey Leeper and Brandon Gibler as well as Andy Burress. Today (Tuesday, January 21) is the deadline […]
A candidate has filed for the Trenton City Council’s First Ward. City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports Kevin Klinginsmith of 111 Riverside Drive filed on Friday for the April 7th election. Previous filings include incumbent David Mlika for Third Ward, Marvin Humphreys for Second Ward, and Duane S. Urich for Fourth Ward. One council member from […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education adopted a four-day school week for the 2020-2021 school year at a meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reports a calendar has not yet been adopted, and the length of school days will be increased. The board appointed Rachael Spence as the Foster Care Liaison. The Bereavement Leave and Maternity […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar on Tuesday evening. The first day of school for Trenton next school year will be August 25th, and the last day will be May 19th, 2021. Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels said the calendar includes eight make up days for days missed for […]
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar Monday evening. A school representative reports the first day of school for Laredo for the next school year will be August 25th, and the last day of school will be May 12th, 2021. Third and fourth grades were approved to play elementary basketball. Field […]
A traffic stop in the 1300 block of North Washington Street in Chillicothe overnight for an alleged registration violation led to the driver’s arrest. Assistant Chillicothe Police Chief Rick Sampsel reports the driver was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, be in possession with intent to distribute, and have paraphernalia. The driver […]
A candidate has filed for the Fourth Ward of the Trenton City Council. Duane S. Urich of 4028 East 10th Street filed Wednesday morning for the April 7th election. Previous filings include incumbent David Mlika for Third Ward and Marvin Humphreys for Second Ward. One council member from each of Trenton’s four wards will be […]
Evergy Missouri West, Incorporated has made two filings with the Missouri Public Service Commission requesting to adjust the fuel adjustment charge on the bills of its electric customers. In the first filing, Evergy Missouri West proposes to adjust the charge to reflect fuel and purchased power costs for the period from June to November 2019. […]
The Jamesport City Council this week approved purchasing a new door to replace the walk-in door at the former fire station. Also approved was the purchase of a handheld radio read device to program GPS and a salary ordinance. The ordinance involved Superintendent Trent Brewer and utility personnel Ray Bontrager receiving a raise of $1 […]
Chillicothe Dispatchers received a report of a stolen vehicle on Tuesday night from the 200 block of North Washington Street. In just a matter of minutes, the vehicle was located and one person was arrested on several allegations. Police report a 2012 Lincoln SUV was taken from a convenience store and headed north on Highway […]
